Economic egoism is a trend that has grown to an imperished size in recent years. Fortunately, there are movements that oppose him. one of them is a turn towards the philosophy of Buddhism, which can be successfully applied in business practice. Below we publish a lecture by the Dalai Lama, explaining why the combination of Buddhism and business brings incredible results and brings success, not only individual, but also team or global.
"In the last close 60 years I have been involved in the activities of many leaders of governments, companies and other organizations, and watched our societies evolve and change. I am happy to share some of my observations in case others want to benefit from what I have learned.
Leaders, regardless of the area in which they work, have a major impact on people's lives and on the development of the world. We should remember that we are guests on this planet. We're here at most from 90 or 100 years. During this time, we should work to leave the world, which will be a better place.
What can a better world look like? I believe the answer is simple: a better world is one where people are happier. Why? Because all people want to be happy and no one wants to suffer. Our desire for happiness is something we all have in common.
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But today the world seems to be facing an emotional crisis. Stress, anxiety, and depression are higher than ever. The difference between rich and poor and between CEOs and employees is the highest in world history. And focusing on profit generation is often superior to engaging in relationships with people, the environment or social activities.
I believe that our tendency to see each other in terms of "us" and "their" is due to the ignorance of our interdependence. As participants of the same global economy, we are dependent on each other. Climate change and the global environment affect us all. Moreover, as human beings, we are physically, mentally and emotionally the same.
Look at the bees. They have no constitution, no police, no moral training, but they work together to survive. Although they may sometimes argue, the colony will survive on a cooperative basis. On the other hand, human beings have constitutions, complex legal systems and police forces; we have extraordinary intelligence and great ability to love and feel. However, despite many extraordinary qualities, we seem less cooperative than bees.
In organizations, people work closely together every day. But despite working together, many feel lonely and stressed. Even though we are social animals, we currently lack the mutual responsibility. We have to ask ourselves what's wrong.
I believe our strong emphasis on material development and the accumulation of wealth has led us to neglect our basic human need for goodness and care. Restoring commitment to the unity of humanity and altruism towards our brothers and sisters is fundamental to society and organisations, as well as for their workers to develop in the long term. Each of us has a duty to take care of it.
What can leaders do?
Be aware
Keep the peace of mind. As human beings, we have an extraordinary intelligence that allows us to analyze and plan the future. We have a language that allows us to convey to others what we understand. Because destructive emotions, such as anger and excessive attachment, obscure our ability to judge. We have to face them.
Fear and anxiety can easily give way to violence. The opposite of fear is trust, which together with love increases our confidence. Compassion also reduces anxiety. This, not money and power, is what really attracts friends. When we are influenced by anger or excessive attachment, our ability to adopt a full and realistic picture of the situation is limited. When the mind is compassionate, it is also calm and able to use our sense of reason in practice, realistically and with determination.
Be Selfless
We are naturally guided by our own business – one must survive. But we need a smart business that's generous and cooperative, taking into account the interests of others. Cooperation is based on friendship, friendship comes from trust, and trust flows from kindness. When you see the true meaning of caring for others, there is no room for deception, intimidation or exploitation. Instead, you can be honest, truthful, and transparent in your conduct.
Be Merciful
The ultimate source of a happy life is love. Even animals show compassion. As for people, compassion can be combined with intelligence. With reason compassion can be extended to all 7,000,000,000 human beings. Destructive emotions are associated with ignorance, and compassion is a constructive emotion associated with intelligence. Therefore, it can be taught and taught to others.
The source of happy life is within us. What we need is attention to internal values.
The distinction between violence and non-violence is less about the nature of a specific action and more about the motivation of action. Actions motivated by anger and greed seem to be violent, while motivated by compassion and concern for others are generally calm. We will not bring peace into the world simply by praying for it; we must take steps to combat the violence and corruption that disturb peace. We cannot expect a change unless we take any action.
Peace also means a steadfast, danger-free world. This refers to our mental attitude and whether we have a calm mind. The most important thing to understand is that ultimately peace is within us; it requires developing compassion and using our intelligence. People often do not realize that warmth, compassion, and love are decisive factors in our survival.
Buddhist Tradition Describes three Styles of compassionate leadership: A pioneer who leads from the front takes a risk and gives an example; a carrier who accompanies and is with persons under his care both during ups and downs; and a shepherd who sees each of his flock before him. three styles, three approaches, and what they have in common is an overwhelming concern for the welfare of those who are led."
Source of the article: https://hbr.org/2019/02/the-dalai-lama-on-why-leaders-should-be-mindful-selfless-and-compassionate